Zippy

Have you tried zipper tabs yet?  You know, those little tabs of fabric that sit at the top of a zipper pouch to hide the ends?  You probably have.  I think I'm the very last one to finally give it a go!  LOVED it.

happy zipper tabs

Let's see - it hardly takes any fabric.  I just grabbed some scraps from my "tiny" bin and didn't even cut them to a particular size.  Also, it's completely easy.  I think it makes sewing zippers more beginner-friendly?  Definitely a happier, neater outcome for sure.

lined with High Society print by Khristian Howell

I used a tutorial on Make it Perfect.  Only problem was that the tutorial is designed to work with two separate outer rectangles that are sewn together with a seam at the bottom to form the pouch.  I wanted to use a long rectangle of reverse applique, I had made by hand a la Alabama Chanin.  This was to be my last Curves Class camper gift.  Since I hadn't worked the reverse applique piece into any finished object, I asked the recipient what she would prefer and she selected a zip pouch.  So anyways, I had to finagle the lining as best I could to make this piece work with the tutorial, but it wasn't the tutorial's fault.  I'll definitely be doing zipper tabs again.

Zippy a la Alabama Chanin

Here, here for zipper tabs!  Yes, it's the little things in life.

Alabama Chanin DIY kit!

Hope you had a great weekend!  I did receive my Alabama Chanin DIY Kit, but I'm going to have to wait on showing more until I make a little change to the lining fabric.  Cross your fingers that I don't ruin anything...  Have a great day!